Melchsee-Frutt, Switzerland
Renovated
2015
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
Crystalline alpine lodge
Two connected modern lodges sit on a car-free alpine plateau, offering direct ski-in access and an indoor cinema.
“the four monolithic concrete and timber cubes clad in glass and natural stone, give way to an interior lined with Swiss oak.”
What it’s good at
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
The hotel enjoys a wide-open, car-free site on the high plateau and offers attractive, modern Alpine-style rooms and a 900m2 spa...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The high plateau sits at nearly two thousand meters, reachable in winter only by cable car from Stöckalp.
The rooms
Swiss oak lines the bedrooms, where deep bay windows look straight out toward Lake Melchsee.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Swan-neck water spouts cascade into the indoor pool, which looks straight out across Lake Melchsee.
The spa and gym
Warm timber corridors lead to a gym and thermal saunas built from local Onsernone stone.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant Titschli
Regional alpine dishes are served under candle chandeliers, or outside on the sun terrace overlooking the slopes.
At the table
Guests gather around the open hearth at Kaminbar, and Restaurant Lago bakes wood-fired pizzas.
How it began
The property stands on the site of the historic Kurhaus Frutt, which was destroyed by fire in 2004.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.